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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.12, 25,897.76 and 14,135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.12, 25,897.76 and 14,135.49 is: 21,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.12 : 25,897.76 = 14,135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.12/25,897.76 = 14,135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.12x = 25,897.76 × 14,135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.12x = 366,077,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,077,456.82/17,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.52

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